'This is the most significant set of issues for our young people since the 1980s'

A woman was rushed to hospital after a 'serious collision' involving two cars and a van closed the M60 for a number of hours on Monday (April 1).

The death of a talented young footballer has led to a huge outpouring of grief. A minute's applause was held for Ross Aikenhead ahead of the Wythenshawe Town vs Wythenshawe match, along with players wearing black arm bands and moments of remembrance at other matches across the region for Ross.

The M.E.N recently reported on the scale of demand for high school places in Trafford, the only Greater Manchester borough which still has a state grammar school system decided by the 11-plus exam. Here, the M.E.N's Damon Wilkinson writes about how Trafford came to be the only borough in our region which kept a selective school system which defined post-war Britain - but only survives in a few parts of the country today.

If you're someone who likes to count calories then this time of year is probably a challenging one for you - or something you choose to ignore altogether.

When drugs kingpin Jonathan Cassidy filmed himself driving around Dubai in his Lamborghini he was following a well-trodden path. The Middle Eastern city has become a destination for criminal fugitives.

A supermarket which has been most expensive for basics over the last month has slashed prices for Easter.

Another Friday, another Manchester Evening News pub quiz!

The future of six new youth centres in Manchester is in doubt after the town hall was told that government funding has been pulled. Manchester council was told last week that there is no more money available this year with no guarantees of any funding after that.

Renting in the UK is now more affordable than owning your first home in nearly all UK regions - according to Halifax. The latest data shows that first-time buyers in the north west are 'better off' renting a property rather than buying a home due to higher mortgage payments.

A special dog show will be taking place in the city centre this April featuring a jam-packed line-up of ‘pawtastic’ fun.

A house in Greater Manchester was swept off the market less than a week after being put up for sale - despite having a hefty price tag. The 'time capsule' property in Altrincham, Trafford, which has been in the same family since the 60s, proved to be a hit with buyers looking for a big project.

Michael Owen believes Marcus Rashford's pace makes him a vital asset for England and should make him a guaranteed starter for the Three Lions this summer.

Another Friday, another Manchester Evening News pub quiz!

Melanie Martinez has announced a UK and European arena tour for later this year – find all the details below.The New York singer-songwriter is due to bring ‘The Trilogy Tour’ to these shores in the autumn when she’ll play headline shows in Dublin (September 18), Birmingham (20), Manchester (21), Glasgow (23), Cardiff (24) and London (26).Martinez will then head to Europe for concerts in Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon, Barcelona, Madrid, Cologne, Frankfurt and other locations throughout October.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT/11am CET next Thursday (March 28), except Barcelona and Madrid, which go on sale at the same time on Wednesday (27). Fans who sign up to Martinez’s mailing list can access a pre-sale on Monday (25).You’ll be able to purchase tickets here (UK and Ireland) and here (Europe).“Putting my all into this show, can’t wait to share this experience with you,” Martinez wrote on social media while announcing the upcoming dates.Elita will appear as the support act for the entire UK and European leg, with Men I Trust joining for the London and European dates only.

Tim Burgess is to receive special recognition at the first ever Northern Music Awards in Manchester next month.

In 2015 the Our Manchester Strategy was developed - a 10-year plan based on how Mancunians wanted to see our city grow.

People are being urged to look out for a missing teenage boy who is believed to be in Manchester. Vladimir was last seen in the Parkgate area of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, at 10.30am on Monday (March 11).

One of the area’s most powerful officials says Greater Manchester’s mayoral system is winning attention worldwide - and says investment and growth zones that look “crazy” on maps are actually carefully crafted to help bring skilled jobs to the region.

Fans hoping to grab a last-gasp ticket for Liverpool's crunch Premier League clash with Manchester City could have to stup up a whopping £13,000.

An iconic rollercoaster at Drayton Manor theme park has been given a major makeover with new look and name - and younger visitors will get to ride it for the first time. The iconic Shockwave ride will become "The Wave" when it opens for the first time this Spring.